He added Inter were the ‘first option’ for his client, but that it was too early to make a final decision about a transfer.

Meanwhile, the Blues could see Raul Meireles depart for Serie A at the end of the season.

According to reports in Italy, Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici was at Stamford Bridge to watch the Portuguese midfielder in action against Benfica in midweek, as he finalises the club’s summer plans.